The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Reviews

This was a great museum. We hadn’t booked so had to take tickets for 10.30 as 10.00 had gone. It was worth wait. Remember the day, so was good to see the exhibits and the event recreated. Fascinating

This is always going to be interesting... especially since the happenings during JKF's presidency parallel a lot of the events happening currently. The displays are a little scattered and following along in a systematic way is somewhat difficult, but the videos and the detailed information is great. Would recommend this for everyone who lives in our great nation and even visitors from other countries. Keeping the controversy alive!

The Sixth Floor Museum is located in the former Texas School Book Depository building on the corner of Elm Street and N. Houston Street in downtown Dallas. The museum is open from 10am to 5pm (Wed to Sun), closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Entry price is US$25 per adult. Allow around 1 to 1.5 hours to visit.

This is famously the location where it is believed that Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed 35th President John F. Kennedy from the Sixth floor corner location. Today you can visit the 6th floor where you find a comprehensive exhibition of John F. Kennedy, the political climate at the time of his presidency, his overall legacy as well as a chronology of events related to his assassination and aftermath.

The exhibition makes use of information panels with photos and text summaries, some artefacts, videos from the time period. You will also see the infamous sixth floor corner where the shots were believed to have been fired and can look through a series of windows at that location, viewing Elm Street and Dealey Plaza, where JFK's motorcade was passing through at the time of the assassination.

Overall, I felt the Sixth Floor Museum did a nice job creating an informative chronology, helping visitors understand the political environment of the early 1960s and paying enough attention to the aftermath of JFK's assassination without fully suggesting conclusions and allowing visitors to consider if Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Would highly recommend visiting for those with interest.

A well-curated museum with lots of interesting information about president Kennedy, the events of the day of the assassination and more.

I found this really interesting and am very glad that I did it. Can spend an hour here easily, wandering around and just looking at all of the information. It is something I wouldn’t do again - but for a first visit to Dallas I would say to defo go. Do think it is a little overpriced - but I really found it intresting.

Thought provoking and informative about the Kennedy presidency. Visit evokes questions about the assassination. Vantage point from 6th
floor corner window offered excellent opportunity for a killing shot, as target would have been moving away from shooter in a receding, linear trajectory. How did Osswald know the route the motorcade would take? Shooting from grassy knoll would have required hitting a target moving in a perpendicular trajectory, a much more difficult proposition. Second shooter seems doubtful. Highly recommended visit!

I have wanted to visit the School Book Depository Building for many years after watching the film JFK. It certainly didn’t disappoint, with many very interesting information boards. The sixth floor alleged assassination window is displayed as it was on 22nd November and it allows you to look out and decide for yourself if it was a conspiracy.

Interesting exhibits about the life and demise of JFK. Interesting to be where Oswald supposedly carried out the assasination. Many questions remain.

There is lots of history here. Though I recall watching a lot of it as a child when it happened, there were things here that I had not seen it heard before.

Really interesting museum on the life and history of JFK and the Dallas assassination. The museum did a really great job presenting the facts and areas where opinions continue to diverge.

I had this as my number one attraction to visit while in Dallas, other than the sporting event tickets I had. I specifically flew to Dallas from San Antonio instead of driving on the Saturday, to ensure I was rested and could spend the time to read all the exhibits and artifacts before the museum closed. It is a shame that the museum isn’t also open on Monday or Tuesday, as then I didn’t have to rush to get to Dallas.

The admission was $18, and there was a timed queue to enter, which makes sense to stagger entry. Part of the group walked into the elevator, and after a short ride, we exited on the sixth floor. It was really surreal to be in the building, let alone to see the corner of the sixth floor where the act took place. There is plenty to read while in the museum and I enjoyed my time here.

It was unfortunate that I had to alter my tour of Texas, but I am glad that I had the opportunity to visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza nearly 30 years to the date when this event took place.

Me and my son visited the museum last week. As non-American and for a person who was born in the 80s, I was not too familiar with John F Kennedy but heard of his assassination. The museum was really interesting, detailing the minutes and seconds to his assassination, the impacts of his assassination. I felt that I was in the moments of his assassination. I thought the museum really delivered and conveyed the message well to its audience. The experience was chilling, interesting, mind provoking and very insightful. Just awesome.

This was our second visit to the museum. The first being maybe 10-15 years ago. My history loving 20 year old son wanted to return because he remembered very little of his first visit as a child. It was worth a second visit! Very enjoyable and educational history lesson. I recommend it to everyone but especially history buffs and anyone who has an interest or fascination with the Kennedy Assassination. Interesting details about the politics of the 1960s.
There are exhibits outlining the major political and social movements of the 60s that leads into JFK’s presidency. There was information about the Kennedy family and their legacy which is always interesting to me. The museum demonstrated facts about the assassination without leading you into conspiracy theories. But you can still leave there with a lot of questions about the event. It’s amazing and you get a surreal feeling standing in the spot where such a significant part of our history took place. Staff were polite enough but did not appear to be overly enthusiastic about their job. Museum has a parking lot nearby with a reasonable rate. Tickets were easily booked online and may have allowed a bit quicker entrance into the museum.

The building is old and the exit is NOT very well marked. I think it would be dangerous in an emergency. There were various newspaper articles from the time and there was a video available. As a person who was alive at the time of the assassination, I was already familiar with most of the articles. It would be boring for children. Timed tickets are easy to purchase on line.

Very Good - Highly recommend.

Displays were excellent, A/V was magnificent as it really reflected the chaos and sadness of that day. Walking the grassy knoll and the grassy area outside the building was moving.

On a side note, they delved into the numerous conspiracy theories of the Assassination which I found kind of silly. It is definitely not a National Park Service museum.

Definitely glad we went - it was always on out bucket list.

this landmark faces you of one of the important moment of the 20th century in a very interesting and detailed way.

Amazing museum about the horrific event in US history. This touched my feelings. I really affected to be there. I remembered all the movies about this incident.

Just returned. This was a pretty significant historic site and while the trip was worth it, it did leave some things to be desired.
First- SIGN UP ONLINE (we did this), if you show up and try to get a ticket the day-of, you likely won't.
Second- the checkin process was asinine. For some reason they only let people in every 30 minutes in BULK. So, It took us 20 minutes past our actual check-in time to get into the museum. (Why not have tickets for every ten minutes and have a slow stream checking in?)
Third- some cool artifacts (Jack Ruby's hat was the most significant), a model of the scene outside (pretty cool), but that was outdone by what they lacked- replica of the rifle, a mere photo of Oswald's pistol, and a replica of the camera that zapruder used.
Fourth- The entire time we felt like we were in a bank or even the DMV. It wasn't friendly, inviting, or relaxing. The security/workers treated everyone in a cold manner. It was really strange.

So, I'm glad we went, but the trip could have been better.

Incredibly interesting museum enjoyed every minute. The view from the ‘snipers nest’ raised a few questions as why the shooting happened as it did. The crosses on the road showed exactly when President Kennedy was shot.

Detailed information on Kennedys campaign and death story. Exhibits/Facts are displayed on posters and narrated through small videos.

Informative, interesting, well laid out and not overly priced.

I brought my parents and my teenage daughter - they all said it was a great museum. It was definitely well worth a visit

Learning about JFK’s assassination in School led me to want to learn more. I visited the museum while on a business trip. JFK’s museum has a lot of interesting history. Takes about 30 mins to 2 hours

You can read about that fateful day in November 1963. You can watch movies and documentaries. But to be on-site is a whole different story. You can feel the history here. The museum takes about 90 minutes and keeps your interest at every station. The funeral film captures how the whole world mourned the loss of JFK. Be sure to walk the few blocks outside to the grassy knoll and the memorial by the historic courthouse. Parking is close by in a pay lot.
A part of history preserved for generations to come.

This museum consists almost exclusively of panels of text with an illustration here and there. There are a few videos and a few objects from the time of the assassination, but by and large, the is a high school science project with good production values. You won't learn much more than you will from Wikipedia.

What it has going for it is its geographical location. You can't beat that, but truth be told, they don't even take advantage of that.

If you remember the event, you'll be sorely disappointed. If you're too young to remember the event, you won't know why you're here. On top of that, it's expensive.

This Museum is informative as it explains how JFK became present and his life before the events that happened here.

Note that it is timed entry i did not book my tickets in advance it the city did not seem busy, but i did have to wait an hour for the next slort. Others behind me had to wait for 2 hours so do book in advance.

Also i found it handy to scan the QR code on the do of the virtual tour afterwards as you go and see the area outside.

I love history and as any passionate for it you never “buy” what you are taught. History has many interests when written.

The assassination of JFK is one of those events where MANY holes are left to interpretation.

It is my first visit to Dallas and the whole site was an obligated visit.
When you actually stand where everything happened you realize even more that things don’t add up.

This museum sticks to the “accepted” history and offers no alternative to plantation to what is obvious. There had to be at least another shooter.

The museum is an obligated visit but you must keep an open mind and reach your own conclusions as to what could have actually happened

Excellent display of historical items related to JFK assassination. See the window Oswald fired from at Texas School book Depository. Visitors can form own conclusion as to who actually fired fatal shot that killed President Kennedy. We visited to see the site that focused so prominently in that day's tragic event. Grassy knoll is nearby as is the concrete plinth Zapruder stood on while filming Kennedy motorcade. These sites are visible from window of museum. Book/Gift shop on property and clean restrooms for ticket holders. We ordered tickets online in advance as museum has timed entrances and we didn't want to miss seeing museum. Film loops shown focus on Kennedy administrations dedication to volunteerism civil rights and the space race.

Somber but cool experience at The Sixth Floor Museum. The museum is well-done and the employees are very helpful. Wish they would ditch the masks so people could walk around comfortably, but understand that there is a mask mandate in Dallas right now. The museum can be walked around in 60-90 mins so plan accordingly. Parking is additional $ but there is plenty of room so that was nice.

Excellent service! I may be a little biased because of how interested I am of the history of the Cold War, but the information and presentations were incredible! The lady at the front desk is so sweet, the staff were very helpful, and the operations followed COVID protocols pretty well. They definitely modernized the museum since the last time I’ve visited (2012ish). 5/5 would recommend to anybody visiting the Dallas area!!

I love history so this tour was a real treat. The tour guild we had shared so much info and answered any questions we had. We even got to see the boarding house Oswald stayed in and was able to meet and talk to the home owner.

Lots of information to read so the flow through the museum is slow, especially if there is a lot of people. We found it very interesting. One problem, why pay for parking and the tickets separately ? Give me an option to pay for both at one time to make my life easy.

Spent over an hour walking the displays and listening to the various movies playing in the museum. It was enjoyable - didn’t learn anything new about JFK but felt it was a fair and interesting place that discusses the lead up, assassination, and aftermath. Even some discussion and movie/video about the reasons why folks believe it was a conspiracy.

Take a few minutes to go upstairs (above the museum floor with the exhibits) as it offers views that are haunting.

This was a good museum - recommend it!

I have visited the Sixth Floor Museum twice and think it is a must for anyone with ani retest in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

I will say that the museum’s narrative is oriented toward the notion of Lee Harvey Oswald as the lone gunman. Visitors who have done their research and feel passionate about an alternative theory may not appreciate that. I find most visitors have very little background d knowledge of the assassination based on conversations I overhear, so it would be good to provide some info on alternative theories to at least encourage visitors to continue exploring information about this event afterward.

The highlight to me is being able to look down on Dealey Plaza from the sixth floor windows. The corner window where the shots were fired from is sealed off, but you can get a very similar view from the window next to it .

I also have enjoyed the temporary exhibits on each of my visits. Last time the theme was the relationship between RFK-MLK, and this time it focused on the five city campaign tour of Texas that unfortunately ended in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963.

This was an interesting museum for people who dig American History, criminal history, and an in depth look at a president's life and the times surrounding it. I would not recommend this museum for families with young children as there are very few tactile items to observe. The museum is mainly reading and looking at pictures. Personally, I enjoyed it because I love to read in depth historical information, but I would not have brought my teen children here as they would have been bored after 30 minutes.

We gave ourselves 90 minutes as that is what was advertised, but I am one of the people that reads ALL the placards and looks at the images and I only got 2/3 of the way through the museum (I'm a quick reader, too). I think any 2-2 1/2 hours would have been better for me personally. It wasn't too crowded on a Thursday afternoon, but definitely more people than I expected (probably about 40 on average while I was there) so you were easily able to spread out.

The museum did a good job presenting the facts of the assassination of President Kennedy without going down the conspiracy rabbit hole. There were descriptions of each investigation, the various interpretations of the facts, and different outcomes. It was just enough.

There were two reconstructed areas from the time period. I’m had hoped for more.

The museum was packed and did make it difficult to read everything. Lots of people were just standing around. We were there late afternoon, and a huge school group was starting behind us. Going first thing in the morning might be better.

We had done a walking tour just before our visit. I highly recommend doing this. The museum experience is very limited.

Great visit - very well done, informative, and easy to follow. The staff was friendly and the exhibit took about an hour and a half to view.

Being a JFK buff, I knew one day I would visit here. It did not disappoint me. The museum was loaded with pictures and facts.

This is the place where Oswald shot and assassinated President Kennedy. Before coming here, I didn't think that there was any conspiracy theory about the assassination, but it made me think about it. I thought I'd like to watch Kevin Costner's movies again.

The museum is nice for history buffs. The pictures, videos, and collections bring you back in time to the terrible days of the assassination. The museum takes about an hour to complete. Like most museums, there is a gift shop as you exit the facility.

This was a tasteful and informative explanation of a tragic, pivotal date in U.S. history. I recommend taking plenty of time to visit.

This is one of those must do things when one is in the city of Dallas. Regrettably for that great city, they will forever be linked to this event, and visiting this place (give yourself at least 2 hours to take it in) is well worth the time.

Know that this museum gives a very conventional narrative about the assassination and the events surrounding it. You won't find anything here that suggests, for example, that there was any link to city or national officials or organizations in the 1963 shooting.

But what is completely inexcusable is that on the day I visited (5/19/21) you were greeted with an image of John Kennedy wearing a surgical mask. A bust of Kennedy at the ticket counter likewise had a mask on it.

This kind of thing trivializes the tragedy that took place at this location: a man died. A country changed forever. And silly photoshopped illustrations of the man who died have zero place in a serious and somber museum.

I did not buy the tickets online because of time conflict. Went there first thing in the morning hoping that they will allow me to buy ticket. But they opened at exactly 10 am . There was a big line to entry. I asked if there is any way to get in. No help. I had to turn back and leave Dallas without that experience.

Buy your tickets before you go to avoid the chance of a sold out event. Spend 2-3 hours to get the full experience. Very nice tribute about a sad day in history.

A great museum. I would recommend 90 minutes to two hours to walk through. The display boards and videos were very informative. Get there when they open it gets pretty busy. Enjoyed the gift shop as well. Small but organized well.

Tour the historic sixth floor museum of President Kennedy Assassination. See actual location where Oswald allegedly fired the fatal shot. Learn about the facts and speculations surrounding that day and days leading up to that tragic event. Self or audio guided tours.

Pre-COVID

We very much enjoyed our time at the 6th floor museum. We found it to be well done and extremely informative. We spent a couple of hours here and learned a lot of details about JFK’s assassination that we did not know. I highly recommend this.

Super cool place to see lots of good info… cool video presentations, historical facts, And exhibits… well worth the money!

Great experience to be in such a historical building. Staff was really nice and the place was very clean. Overall a great experience. There were lots of videos, photos, and items to view. The infamous window is incased in a window enclosure, but there are other windows that allows you to see the vantage point. They have timed slots so it reduces the amount of traffic inside.

There is paid parking right next to the museum or elsewhere within walking distance. It is loaded with information, videos, and artifacts about the events leading up to, during, and after the assassination. Seeing the actual spot (window) where the shots took place and to see the X on the street below of where JFK was killed brought chill bumps. A must do if in Dallas.

This was a nice museum that detailed the life story of John F. Kennedy, and it thoroughly described the events which led up to his assassination. The assassination of John F. Kennedy really was a major historical event for Dallas. There were many displays and pictures detailing the events of John F. Kennedy’s upbringing, his presidential history, and his final moments. They were also detailed accounts of the life of the perpetrator. I spent about an hour at this museum. There was a gift shop on the ground floor, and guests took an elevator to reach the sixth (6th) floor to see the displays and the area where the gunman supposedly stood. They were also some pictures up on the seventh (7th) floor, and guests could get up there by some stairs or by an elevator. There were bathrooms on the premises. It cost twenty-five ($25) dollars to enter, which I thought was a high price. There was paid parking, but I did not use it.

We were in town for a conference and staying at the Hyatt Regency so this was a no brainer for us. It was an easy walk and a chance to experience a little bit of history. I hadn't realized how close we were to the Grassy Knoll or that there was a museum until my daughter-in-law made a comment as we drove by. I love the feel of the museum which really set the tone for the exhibit and viewing all the primary artifacts. It is small and totally doable in about 90 minutes. We did venture through Dealey Plaza on our way back to the hotel but I was unaware of the availability of an audio tour.

We went to the Dallas World Aquarium so we walked down to the grassy knoll. My daughter wanted to go to this museum because she thought it was a 6 floor museum... 😅🤷‍♀️ Oh well. Anyways, it was a complete waste of money & waste of time. The staff is very rude. There is nothing but a bunch of pictures to look at and things to read. You'd be better off reading a book at home. This was a random, spur of the moment decision and a very bad one. I wish I could get my money back. It took us 20 minutes to get through the museum.

I visited The Sixth Floor Museum in May 2022 during our visit to Dallas. It was my third time to visit this museum over the years. One is required to buy a timed-entry ticket on line in advance. It was very crowded during my visit. They have tight security and good COVID safety procedures. I took the elevator up to the sixth floor. The exhibit starts with JFK's presidential campaign and presidential inauguration. Then the key events of JFK's presidency such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, visit to Berlin, civil rights and plans for visiting Texas in November 1963. The timeline and events of the assassination are presented in great detail. You can view the sniper's nest of boxes that Lee Harvey Oswald used to fire the three shots. You can look out the window at the street and get an idea of what Oswald saw as he fired the shots. They have the Zapruder film and other photographic evidence from the assassination. You can see the letter "X" in the middle of the street that marks President Kennedy's location when he was hit by the third and fatal shot. The events immediately after the assassination such as Oswald's capture, Jack Ruby murdering Oswald at the Dallas police station, JFK's funeral, LBJ's first days are covered. The Warren Commission and various conspiracy theories are covered. There is a book and gift shop back down on the ground floor. This is a worthwhile and important museum to visit. It is a "must-see" in Dallas.

A visit not to be missed, to this museum that collects so much information on the story of the assassination of JFK.
In the building where the killer was stationed, the exhibition, with very clear explanatory panels, unfolds on several floors. Very interesting indeed.
From the museum website you can access an interactive guide that also includes the square in front, the street and other buildings around it. Well organized.

The visit to the museum was the final part of the JFK Tour organised by Fun Trips.
Our party was the last in, we JUST made it, but immediately I felt we were rushed through.
The exhibition was pretty good, some amazing artefacts were on display such as Zapruders cine camera, Jack Rubys hat, the famous white suit of the officer wearing it as Lee Harvey Oswald was shot. However, the assassins rifle was a replica (the original is displayed in Washington I believe) and the supposed spot of the assassins aiming point is closed off with perspex, and lots of boxes so you don't actually get to see out of the window and the view Oswald had.
No flash photography allowed. The downstairs gift shop was very pricey indeed. I found it quite bizarre that ONLY books that tied in with The Warren Comissions' report were available. Outside, there were two independent book sellers with their own books that tied in with the conspiracy. Surely, for a balanced view, these should be available in the museum?
Fascinating stuff, but this visit was a slight disappointment, as I would have loved to spend a bit more time examining the displays, but as stressed earlier, we felt rushed by the staff.

This historic site has been one of the most interesting places to visit because of my life-long interest in the Kennedy assassination. The only reason I didn’t give it the highest rating is because the people here are the rudest people I have ever encountered at a historic site. For example, about twenty people who had already bought their tickets were at the museum entrance, which was clearly marked for those who had purchased tickets. An employee came and condescendingly told us we were at the wrong entrance and sent us through the group entrance (we were not part of a group). The people do not greet you and barely even look at you. However, I would still visit this place again because of its significance, which stands on its own, regardless of any other factor. Dealy Plaza still looks the same as it did in the pictures from that tragic day in 1963.

This was well done although some of the features were not available because of covid and those certainly would have enhanced the tour. You are on your own to amble leisurely (or not). There was a presence of staff for any questions, etc.

A very good museum. I liked that not only was there an extensive amount of information on the Assassination of JFK but there was also good information about the US in the 60s and the Kennedy family. The photos and video footage added to the overall caliber of this experience. So interesting to look out the window where the shots were fired from on such an historic day. My only criticism is the signage could have been better, so you knew what direction to go next.

This museum was awesome a few years ago. This time was a major disappointment. They are still requiring masks with no exceptions, even though the rest of TX no longer requires them. And apparently they can't figure out how to sanitize headsets. So instead of getting to walk through with audio tour you have to read EVERYTHING. Which just bunches people together 🤦‍♀️ because it takes a lot of time to read. If they aren't going to revert back to the audio they need to lower the cost. I certainly won't be visiting again until some changes are made.

Do NOT go to this museum. The employees who work here are unreasonable and rude. Kristiana, the manager needs to be fired. Our family decided to have a downtown Dallas adventure to visit the museum. We took the DART as advertised on the museum website. Anyone who lives in Texas knows that you can’t take public transportation without water when it’s 100 degrees. Problem 1. Upon arriving in Downtown we ate lunch and got pies to go from Emporium Pies. Problem 2. Then we headed to the museum. Upon arrival we were asked is we had food or water. We were told we could not take it in and could leave the not eaten pie and water bottles outside in the 100 degree heat. We explained since we took DART we did not have a car to place our items in. We offered to keep them in our backpack. Told no. We offered to pay to check our backpack in the luggage area for $5. We were told no. We tried to find a solution but Kristiana got angry at us for trying to find a solution to the policy. She lectured us that no museums allowed food or drink. We understand the rule but after traveling an hour to the museum, we left without going and without even an apology or understanding of our situation. The museum lost the ticket sale and excited visitors. Our 13 year old son lost an opportunity to learn because the employees were unwilling to be human and help us find a solution.

Everything seems to be just as it was on the assassination day. There is even an X marked on the street where the bullet hit. The videos throughout the museum tell the story very well, and create a very moving experience.

Exhibits were good and told the story, but there's little else here. Of course you have to see the place where Oswald was when he shot Kennedy, if you believe it was him. Apparently a lot of people don't. So, there's that....

Really great place to learn about JFK the situation leading up to the event, the event, and the aftermath.

On a visit to the Frontier of Flight Museum at the Love Field airport on the first day of a first-time stay in Dallas entirely dedicated to what took place in the city 59 years ago, I was greeted by an eighty-year-old retired marine who upon being told of the purpose of my visit to Texas, spontaneously and vehemently volunteered his opinion as a former military person that “he did not care who pulled the trigger, but there was no way, a man could have fired three shots at the President (one of them fatal), from that six floor window, with that cheap, old Italian Mannlicher-Carcano rifle, with a faulty visor, after the car had made its 120 degree turn onto Elm street and started speeding up toward the triple underpass, behind an oak tree in full leaf... let alone Lee Harvey Oswald whose marksmanship, testimonies abound, was noticeably below average - an alleged exploit, which by the way was never repeated, even by the best marksmen the Warren Commission hired for the reconstitution of the crime". It sounded like common sense to me!
The Six Floor Museum has chosen to stick to the official version of the event, adhering to the preposterous 1964 conclusions of the Warren Commission, and ignoring the blatant cover-up that has followed ever since. To visitors with little knowledge of the event, while worth a look, be aware that you are presented with a very distorted, biased view of history. The museum does however a good job at presenting the context and the chronology of events, as well as a few exhibits. Its utmost merit however, in my opinion, lies in keeping the 6th and 7th floors of the building in the condition they were in 6 decades ago.
It is a pity, its administrators do not have a less partisan approach of the history of the assassination and keep accusing Lee Harvey Oswald of a crime he most likely didn’t commit, as troves of evidence have by now amply demonstrated (mostly circumstantial it is true, but such was too the evidence supporting the case of the Warren Commission against him).
In the end, the solitary exploration of the Grassy Knoll and the parking lot near the railroad tracks, was much more revealing and moving for me. Merely comparing the view of the motorcade provided by the sixth floor window and the one from behind the picket fence at the top of the Grassy Knoll will help put things into perspective. And, while bravely make your way through the crowded museum or sit on the grass by Elm street pondering the event that "broke the back of the American Century", please bear in mind Police Chief Jessie Curry’s statement of November 6th, 1969 to the Dallas Morning News: « No one has ever been able to put him (Oswald) in the Texas School Book Depository with a rifle in his hand », a quote you will not find anywhere in the 6th Floor Museum...
(I would give five stars for the visit of the place itself, but only 1 or 2 for the work done by the museum)

Definitely worth a visit. Small but very informative and well laid out. We went after the JFK Trolley Bus tour. Gave a greater understanding of the tragic event despite the many theories that are still out there.

Very informative museum. Always wanted to see the building and the spot where JFK was assassinated. You can take a self-guided tour of Dealey Plaza, Grassy Knoll, etc. However, please be aware when strolling outside that there are a lot of people out and about trying to make a buck off of this tragedy. Countless people bothering us, trying to sell things, kept walking with us and wouldn't leave us alone. Most were dirty and had an odor. They want to tell you stories and expect a tip. We felt harassed. Too bad, ruined the outdoor experience.

Although this is a very interesting museum, I have to say I was a bit underwhelmed. It told the story of the JFK assassination well, gave very good context as to what was happening in the US and in the world, his rise to the presidency, and everything else germane to the museum's purpose. However, it was all very standard photos and written descriptions. There were a few video monitors and short films (the one on the lower floor was probably the best part), some audio clips playing in the background, and a few items on exhibit, but those added very little to the experience. The ones that would be most interesting, such as the movie camera used by Abraham Zapruder, weren't the actual ones, just ones that were identical. Some of the items on display that were replicas include the explanation that the actual ones are in the National Archives, and I would guess others are on display at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. But seeing copies just doesn't have the impact.

As we went through the museum, I was waiting for that WOW factor, but it never came in the hour or so we spent there, and we did see it all. The closest was seeing the spot where Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shot and looking out the window oof the Book Depository to see what he saw and where it happened. But it just didn't provide the wow.

My other complaint is that the museum isn't clearly marked in terms of where to go next. It is quite serial in nature, but there isn't a clear path to take you on the journey. In other words, you turn a corner but don't know what you should see next. You'll start reading and realize that you should have started on the other side. It just needs to be laid out better.

While the museum is good, with the exception of looking out the window and actually seeing Dealy Plaza and the grassy knoll, the museum could be done completely online. It's a good museum and worth the hour or so to see it, but I just can't call it a "must see." If you have time, it's worth it, but it's not something that should be top of your list. I was expecting more, to me it was a bit of a disappointment.

Went to the sixth floor museum for the first time and found it very informative. The whole story around the assassination is well laid out and told along with good info on Kennedy himself. Was crowded but thoroughly enjoyed it.

Small, yet informative museum. As some other reviews have stated, there is a quite a bit of text to read. But I felt like there was a decent amount of images, video, and artifacts to balance it out. Since it's so small it did get quite busy, which made it hard to read many of the displays at times. Perhaps some tweeking could be done to the timing of the tickets. We did enjoy the special exhibit "Fragments" on the 7th floor. We did enjoy it and recommend it for a quick stop. 

Great to visit the building. Lots of information to read. Despite ore booking tickets on line with a time slot it was very busy and that made the experience less enjoyable.

We spent 2.5 hours here on a Thursday from 10:30 to 1:00. We were surprised that we had to pay $10 for parking given there is already an admission price for the museum. We had purchased our tickets in advance of the trip so we simply showed them to the employee on my phone and skipped the line. It was actually very crowded when we arrived to the point of being somewhat uncomfortable and having to stand around with 10-12 others while reading or looking at something, but after about an hour the crowd thinned and it was much more comfortable and manageable. Our overall impression of this museum is that it was very informative and well organized. We then spent 20 minutes wandering outside.

Awesome museum! We grew up watching this on tv. It was so well done. We saw and learned things we had not seen before. We definitely talked a lot about it later.

We stopped here as we had a few hours in Dallas before heading to DFW per a recommendation from a friend and we were glad we did. It took about 5 minutes to get tickets, and then we were on the 6th floor reading history. It was very well done, had original pictures and movies to put you there at the time of the shooting, and different viewpoints of the shooting. There was even a recreation of the cars moving from Hudson to Elm street that showed the three shots as you looked out the window to where the "X" was in the street where JFK was shot. Very moving and worth a good 1 to 1-1/2 hours if you give it justice.

A somber reminder of such tragic event. Just to be in the building is powerful and to look out the window is powerful feeling. There some impressive artifacts but prepare yourself to read a lot of the overall events prior during and after the that day. It can get crowded making reading a challenge at times. Price is a bit steep but required to maintain history. Definitely worth the visit once but not sure about a second time.

This is a very interesting museum and we learned things about that fateful day that we did not know. However I’m not giving it the highest rating because they let entirely too many people in at the same time. They stress social distancing but you couldn’t keep six inches apart let alone six feet. Covid or not too many people to be really enjoyable.

I was excited to visit this iconic area and learn a little more about JFK and his assignation (which I was able to do), but I found the experience less than thrilling. Even with timed tickets, there were WAY too many people let in at once. And I say this not for Covid reasons (which are also valid since there was no way to keep your distance from other people) but because the entire museum is essentially panels on the wall to read (which is never my favorite type of museum) and it was very hard to find space to stand close enough to read the information. Too. many. people.

We purchased tickets on line. Before entering the museum, we walked around and read the info on the grassy knoll where JFK was shot. Then toured the sixth floor book depository. The 2 together were very interesting. The museum was one floor with a lot of photos, video clips and reading boards. The 7th floor had a temporary exhibit. There are restrooms where you purchase tickets and an elevator to the 6th & 7th floors. Well worth the visit. That with the grassy knoll outside really puts things into perspective.

This is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Dallas. Because of its popularity, a timed ticket purchased in advance is strongly recommended. They might have walk in tickets available.

Museum is primarily photographs with some documents and exhibits. It’s a learning experience and provides insight into the assassination and more importantly on Kennedy’s administration.

Definitely a must visit but purchase your tickets in advance!

I think this is a must-see for anyone visiting Dallas. The grassy knoll and the building itself still have an ominous feel.

We stopped here after doing a walking tour with a guide. I didn't know a lot about the events of the day--or what happened after--so I found it to be very informative. The museum is definitely heavy on the text and photographs. There were few artifacts displayed. Nonetheless, it was a worthwhile experience.

The museum was very interesting. It show in detail the days b4 and after JFK assasination. They have military discount. The outside is free to view the memorial and the road JFK got shot.

The staff at this attraction was less than friendly, bordering on rude. People my age were feeling pretty raw emotionally and the young man who greeted us was NOT kind at all. That said we enjoyed the exhibition. Of course it’s Texas so the parking was a scam.

Though the museum is on one floor, a lot of information is packed in. There is a lot of reading, but there are also worthwhile videos, memorabilia, pictures, and a diorama. We spent about 90 minutes going through the museum.

As someone not alive during the 60s, the museum provides an interesting insight into that time in history - before, during and after the assassination of JFK. I also appreciated that though the focus was on Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone, the museum did not shy away from explaining possible conspiracy theories, some of which I had not heard of before. Of course, seeing the window where the shots were fired from was a main draw, it was also unbelievable to see, despite some tree growth, that the area looks almost the same and unchanged. Worthwhile visit.

Cool place, cranky employees. Seriously it's not that hard of a job. Lots of fascinating evidence and theories

It is embarrassing that the ticket is $18. It should be for free because there is nothing valuable at the museum. Stay at home and read a book of the JFK's assassination. It is informative but there is nothing special. They tell you, please, do not touch anything! There is nothing there to touch! It is better to visit the DMA or Meadows Museum.

While informative, I feel this museum was overpriced (factor in a parking fee) and crowded too many people in at a time. With most of the displays being signage based, there seemed to be a backup at certain areas despite the timed tickets.

Great view of the historical artefacts relating to JFK‘s death along with other associated aspects. However, the journeys guided towards the idea which Lee Harvey Oswald shot the President when , in reality there are mountains of evidence that he did not (please do own research and analysis to decide for self). It is always said „History is written by the victors!“

I don't know why anyone, who had the time and was in the area visiting would NOT go here. This is part of American history, and our lifetimes history! Well, for some of us.
This and FORD's THEATRE in DC should be on everyone's bucket list.

This museum is very interesting. The JFK story is very important to USA politics history. I strong recommend the visit.

This is a must for history buffs and school aged children who are familiar with American history.

Being at the location where this event happened definitely brings an appreciation and understanding of the event and the background time it happened.

Everything about the time in American history, before the incident, the incident itself, and the events immediately after the incident are in much detail. I read everything as it was quite interesting.

Once you get your timed entry ticket, you take an elevator to the 6th floor of the building. The exhibit flows in one direction. There are special exhibits up one flight of stairs on the 7th floor. In my case, the special exhibits were several films that went into more detail.

Bathrooms are ONLY on the 7th floor.

After you finish, you take the elevator back to ground level, where the gift shop is.

Informative museum from the site of the supposed shooting of JFK. Excellent narration of the events of the day, different theories of the shooting, scene set of the period which is useful for those who don’t know much about the 1960’s. Incorporates written text/ pictures and some videos.

Excellent presentation of one of the most historically events in US history. Also took the JFK trolley tour which was very informative. Put all of the pieces together according to the event timeline.

A must do if you are in Dallas. It was a great activity and extremely informative. We took our twin boys and they were extremely interested and enjoyed the tour. The only bad thing is that there are extremely few places to sit if you need to rest. You can go to the 7th floor where there are lounge sofas along 1 wall. That was a big help. You can really walk away with a lot of questions after going thru here.

Loved seeing all the history of JFK and the story of the assassination. Lots of pics and things to read. It was neat being able to look at the same window area that Oswald did. Also had alot about the different conspiracy theories and that was cool.

Very somber moment as the reality sets in knowing this is the exact place Lee Harvey Oswald took those fatal shots! The place has a ton of information that's well worth the visit

This is a great place to visit. Very informative and interesting. We visited with two teens nad they were also interested by this museum. Wonderful presentations.

This is a very interesting historical place to visit. I was 17 when I heard the news of JFK's assassination. This exhibit was an interesting reliving of that weekend. Seeing the actual location and vantage points brought to mind many of the questions that remain unanswered that may be in the sealed FBI files. Worth the visit.

You can visit this location two different ways ~ you can pay admission and get a tour inside at the 6th floor of Dealey Plaza or if it's after hours or don't feel comfortable going into the location that Oswald was for those fatal shots ~ you can just visit the street/the infamous ground and grassy knoll.

This location is right on a straight away going under a tunnel there is NO Parking here ~ you'll have to park on a side street and walk to the location BRING QUATERS for the parking machines!!!
1 quarter will only get you 10 mins ~ so RUN or bring more than 1 quarter!!!!

Many see it as one of top attractions in Dallas. I would not place it as a top attraction. It's nothing but a crime scene, but it does help thinking of bigger issues we are facing today, gun violence, and global threats from countries that opposes the USA.
Budget 2 hours for the museum exhibit is enough, another 15-20 minutes to see the actual site nearby. Neighboring blocks have other attractions like holocaust museum, the log house at Founder's Square, etc. The closest DART (local light rail) station to this site is called West End.

There are many other places to visit before this site, such as Dallas' Art District, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Art Museum, etc.

Once is enough in my view, I would make it optional.

A spectacular museum that describes from a historical point of view the events of the day JFK was assassinated. For general culture it is a must-see in Dallas.

If there is a place and an event that tells the story of an entire generation and that, in its tragedy, has become icon and legend, it is the assassination of John Kennedy in Dallas.
The sixth floor of the Dallas building from which Lee Harvey Oswald shot the most beloved president in history has become a museum. Don't expect any incredible documents or revelations but some artifacts and objects that marked that history and History and an image and video account of JFK's time and death.
Protected by glass, of course, the famous window from which the 3 shots were fired. At the end (or before the visit) a walk around the building and along the streets fatal to President Kennedy help visualize and re-establish in everyone’s imagination an environment and a situation that movies, books and television documentaries fail to portray. Absolutely to see

I’ve lived inTexas most of my life but this was my first time here. I was in first grade when it happened. To see the window he shot from and all of the historical displays including the news footage was amazing. The have x’s marked on the street where the shots were and they really are not that far from his spot at all. Would highly recommend.

Make sure you pre-purchase your tickets to avoid any waiting. We purchased the day before and waited maybe 5 minutes for the elevator ride up the museum. The museum does a good job explaining the history of JFK life and his final day. We were not alive but have heard the story our whole life and our 5th grader was interested in it also. The street trolley stops right near the musuem and there is parking onsite. We walked from a nearby hotel.

Definitely a must see when in Dallas. Takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Walk through the muse am, look at photos and artifacts and see where JFK was assassinated from 6 floors up and also from street level. Tickets are about $18. Must buy online in advance for a time slot.

We popped into this museum, expecting to be able to buy tickets and go straight up to the exhibits. We were not aware that you needed to pre-purchase tickets to arrange for a time slot, so when we arrived at 10 AM, the first slot available was noon. It gave us time to walk around and see Dealey Plaza, and the sites around the area, but it was disappointing not being able to go right into the museum. They do have a nice gift shop and we were able to spend some time looking around it as well. We tried to get in on an earlier time slot, but they do scan and check tickets and booted us out of line. When you finally get to take the elevators up to the sixth floor, the museum is predominantly reading. Lots of boards with photos, lots of reading, and a few clips of videos here and there. As a whole, I felt the museum felt very dusty and dated, and wasn't very intriguing from that standpoint. I do admit that they had one exhibit showing all the different cameras that were present at the time of the assassination and what photos each took that were then later analyzed as part of the assassination investigation. A corner of the building where Lee Harvey Oswald, was said to take his shot was glassed off so you can't really get a great perspective of what he was looking at. However, if you go up to the seventh floor special exhibit area, you can go to the seventh floor window in that corner of the building to really get a look at his perspective of the street. I'm glad we did this museum, but I don't know that we'd ever do it again.

Fantastic walk through US history.

Lots of parking, next to the grassy knoll ! Easy to find, very central location, two blocks away from the Amtrak Station.

Very tastefully done. The entrance and lead up to the elevator ride to the 6th floor is well organized, clean and well staffed.

Upstairs you enter 1963 and re-live that terrible day in amazing detail. The static displays are easy to see, the active attractions ( voice and film) hold your attention and the view from the corner is chilling.

The collection of picture and film cameras is a highlight.

One of the best private museums I have seen.

Very detailed, intense museum about the assassination of JFK. So glad we took the time to stay a few extra hours in Dallas to see the display.

Do you want to see where real history took place? The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an incredible museum that tells the story of JFK's visit to Dallas and subsequent assassination. Loaded with pictures, videos, maps, dioramas and artifacts, you can spend 2 hours scrutinizing everything while taking pictures in the corner of the building where Oswald shot from the 6th floor window and where he stashed the rifle after committing a horrendous crime. Definitely one of the must see museums in America and the best thing to do in Dallas, TX.

Incredibly well thought out (and laid out) museum all about the terrible assassination of the 35th President of the United States, John F Kennedy. You could go there just to look at the events of 22nd November 1963 and you'd have an interesting time. But the museum also puts into context the events leading up to the fateful day, about life generally in the early 1960s, and follows the investigation into the assassination and the various theories. Those added extras take you back in time, in my case to 3 years before I was born, and you get a really good understanding of American life at that time, and how that linked into what happened. Superb museum, plenty to see and done in a lively manner which encourages your curiosity.

Lots of great information and fascinating. Very well laid out. Allow 1.5 hours to be able to absorb it all.

This museum is nicely done and effectively conveys the history of President Kennedy and the circumstances surrounding his assassination. Their recreation elements really give you the sense of “being there”. We also bought the museum guide book that gives even more detail and background of Oswald. After digesting it all however, we have even more questions than going in. I know the reports all say Oswald did it alone. I’m definitely not one prone to conspiracy theories but something sure seems fishy about it. But that’s just me! As a history buff and fellow American, I can definitely recommend the 6th Floor Museum.

BE AWARE! This establishment is still
requiring masks. I wish we would have known. Probably wouldn’t have made the visit. I’m guessing that info is on their site, but with No one else requiring masks, I didn’t even think to look. My husband and I visited a few years ago and loved it. Decided to bring our teenage son this visit. It’s just not the same. They’ve done away with the remote speakers you could carry around and listen to at different stations and they had all interactive screens turned off….all due to Covid. Disappointed in our visit today.

Well done museum an JFK in general and the details of his assassination. Lots of details, a diorama, movies and even a board on the conspiracy theories.

A very touching experience, with parts of the room preserved to original. A little bit pricey but worth it.

It was a last minute decision to tour here after a disappointing hop-on-hop-off tour. This tour is very educational and takes you back to that fateful day in 1963. There are lots of exhibits and television film to watch. You can see exactly where the shots were fired from. Everyone working here was very nice and helpful. We spent about 2 hours to go through. There is a gift shop as you exit and a public parking area at $10 for all day behind the building. Highly recommend if you enjoy history.

Very well thought out detailed presentation of a highly important historical event that had significant impact on America.

This museum more than exceeded my expectations! I was visiting Texas with my parents and we had an extra day after our flight got cancelled, so going here was very spur of the moment. My parents wanted to see where President Kennedy was assassinated, then we saw that there was a museum there! I didn't know anything about this part of history-- Of course I've heard of JFK's assassination and I've heard people say things like "the alleged lone gunman," but I had no idea of any of the facts. The museum provided a great history of the times and the President's whole trip to Texas, and then everything involved in the assassination from the newscasts that day to the conspiracy theories around the event.

I was very intrigued, so I read each bit of information on the walls of the establishment. I believe I learned way more during my time spent (probably about 1.5 hours) at this museum than any history lesson in school taught me. And it was displayed in a fashion way more interesting than just picking up a book and reading about it.

Being in the very room where this major event in history took place... It's an indescribable feeling. If you care to learn about (or for some, relive) history, you've got to go to this museum!

Many attraction websites these days urge you to book online to secure a specific timed entry to avoid delays. If you are on a long road trip, being able to determine an exact date and time can be difficult. This was only one of 2 places we booked online for our entire trip, and I would recommend you doing this (albeit at an $1 per ticket extra cost). We visited at 10am on a Saturday morning and the lines for buying tickets were long, and then these people had to wait around for their allotted timed entry. Visit time = at least 1.5 to 2 hours.

A must do in Dallas. The Museum is well set out with it guiding you through what happened on the day and subsequently. We went early and the crowds were reasonable but do book online if you can as it saves time.

A quite moving experience, especially the original television footage.

Very informative displays. It could use more direction markers to lead people through the 6th floor. It wasn’t overly crowded which was nice.

This is a well laid out museum that gives the context of JFK's presidency, his visit to Dallas, video presentations, follow-up investigations and worldwide response. The artifacts on display were interesting. We spent about two hours. One of our party was in a wheelchair and was accessible to the exhibits and displays.

The museum has many well-done exhibits explaining the events and time period of the JFK assassination. However, we found it difficult to know which order to follow the exhibits so we ended up jumping around and it felt disconnected. It's not a deal breaker but with an easy tweak, could present the material more logically for the museum guest.
They do a nice job of presenting all the facts about the assassination and to raise questions as to what actually happened. Be sure the buy the online tickets ahead of time and paid parking is available right in front of the museum. Confusing at times but worth the visit.

Wow! This museum offered more than I had expected. There is history of the Kennedy family before the shooting and the aftermath of the shooting. The way they museum was able to keep the area as it was as much as they could is amazing. Being able to see first hand everything is mind blowing and also so sad.
Outside you can go to the area where the actual shooting took JFK's life but there are homeless and drug induced people right at the points who refuse to move so you can read the plaques. They hard sell their merchandise (one lady picked her nose and would wipe her buggers on people if they didn't buy their stuff). Once outside my son and I did not feel safe and there are so many beggers.
Stay in the museum!

We stopped by the Museum while we were in Dallas for the VEX Robotics Championships. We had to wait about 20 minutes, and then took the elevator up to the 6th floor. Lots of interesting videos and exhibits there.

Brings you back to the events of that fateful day. The videos and exhibits remind us of the horror of that day when our country and the world mourned the assassination of our President.

There’s not much more I can write that has an already been written, or said in previous reviews. I was impressed at the amount of respect by all the people visiting the museum. It was a very humbling experience.

In our group of 5 there were ages 67, 41, 20, 19, 7. It was brought back a lot of memories for the 67 year old. The 41, 20, and 19 year old learned a lot of great historical information. The 7 year old learned a little something about a President being shot.

It was very well put together! The corner window where Lee Harvey Oswald “sat” was so very surreal!! Looking at actual historical events is so amazing!! It is a must see!!

The story telling exhibit was captivating. The visuals and audio along with reading allowed everyone to remain engaged. All staff was friendly and answered all questions. Make sure to buy tickets online so that you get in at a time that is convenient for your group.

Great place, however audio guide is no longer available. Very disappointing since we always take our foreign guests and visitors here. In addition, info on website has not been updated to reflect this. We only found out after we started tour.

This was an important well done museum. Extremely good summary through photography, narrative and the actual site. Highly recommend. Emotionally moving.

Awesome museum. Great information on the days before and after the assassination. Great detailed time table of the events that took place. Highly recommend this museum.

It was good to be able to experience this while in Dallas. I felt it was a little expensive for what you actually were able to walk through, but I’m still glad I took the time. While there are some videos to watch, most of the museum is one where you read about the events that occurred. I wasn’t 100% clear on the direction of travel when I got to the 6th floor, so I think I may have went against the flow of people for a bit, before I turned around and went in another direction. I would recommend this for adults as I feel children may not get the true experience with all the reading that is required.

Never really knew many details of the killing of JFK because it was before my time, however, this museum really has a lot of historical information. After leaving this museum, it has sparked my interest to do more research on the assassination of JFK. While it was informative it was very somber as well.

My option is the only way to do this tour is with Fun Dallas Tours. If you are truly lucky you will have Preston Richards as your guide. Many of the conspiracies surrounding this event were discussed and each individual was left to make up their own minds. After a guided tour of the surrounding area of events via motor coach you are left to explore the Sixth Floor Museum armed with lots of knowledge,

This museum could be really amazing, yet it is lackluster. The only interesting part, in my opinion, was seeing the room and window. The rest was anything you can see online for free. Most items (maybe all?) were labeled reproduction.
The whole museum looks tacky and really lazily put together.
There is one fellow in the gift shop who is very kind. The rest of the staff leave a lot to be desired. You are definitely not welcomed. Quite unfortunate.
Waste of money, waste of time.

Amazing !!!!! First time at a museum. It was my birthday I had a lot of fun my friends surprised me knowing it was on my bucket list for quite some time now… I would definitely recommend.

I've taken many out of town guests to view this amazing place. I met JFK when he was running for president. I was young and after shaking his hand, i told my mom I was never going to wash that hand again... This is a must see Museum..

We visited the 6th Floor museum and found it very well done. I liked the visuals and audio clips and standing in the building that the president was shoot from was eerie. I’d totally recommend it.

This was the best visit during my Dallas stay which was mostly huskiness. If you do have time, I would recommend doing the JFK tour in the plaza and then going to the 6th floor Museum which is a self guided tour but easier to understand doing the JFK plaza tour.

FYI the tour is setup to cover JFK's life leading up to assassination, then it talks about the day of the shooting and then the days, weeks, and months after. Good information.

Good historical account of not just JFK and the tragedy but also the world events during that time leading up to and the effects it had afterwards. It was crowded and did not have a great flow but very much a must see. I was glad to see many family's there showing the younger generation the importance of history.

The Sixth Floor Museum is a very interesting museum telling the story of JFK and the terrible day in Dallas when he was assassinated. You have to reserve a time slot but you can take your time to view the exhibits. This is a place that causes you to think about that day and what happened to America.

The gift shop and the ticket counter are on the first floor, and the museum is on the sixth floor. This museum is definitely more educational then interactive, and there aren't many artifacts, it's mostly reading. There is a parking lot next to the building, amd thr entrance is on Elm St.

The museum is very informative and thought provoking. Seeing the scene of assassination on the 6th floor replicated exactly was poignant. Later went outside to stand by Grassy Knoll and took it all in.

An amazing place giving proper credit to the massive role this tragedy played on our nation. Thank you for the upkeep me reminiscing us of our history.

i went for a volleyball tournament, so all I did was a tour of AT&T Stadium. I have to go back to explore more. It was very hot there as well.

all these people show is that lee oswald was the culprit, when the evidence to the contrary is overwhelming. definately a waste of time if you want the trut.

We were unsure if we wanted to do this because of what had happened here, but decided to do so because it is part of our history. A very well put together museum with a lot of information and props explaining everything that happened that day, and the investigations afterward. Book tickets ahead of time most are sold out days in advance. Convenient parking next to the building.

Not sure if this was a tourist visit or a pilgrimage. The Kennedy assassination occurred when I was only 7 years old, but to me, it was like it happened yesterday. I have been interested in everything about that fateful day ever since.
The museum totally lived up to my expectations. It was laid out perfectly and the area where the sniper’s perch was, gave me chills. I never would have dreamed that I would someday visit this area, but our cross country road trip had to include it.
If this moment in history has always been fascinating to you, I would absolutely recommend visiting here.

My youngest kiddo who is obsessed with all things history wanted to go to this and he was completely satisfied.

This museum is extremely thorough and very well done! We visited once before many years ago, but it has been greatly expanded and improved. We ended up spending more than two and a half hours there and felt like we didn't see everything. The Kennedy Assassination has always been an intriguing subject for us, and this museum handles the topic tastefully and with great respect. I highly recommend this educational and thought-provoking experience.

We weren't sure what to expect. The area was pretty interesting. You begin by walking through an exhibit that leads up to the assassination. What Kennedy meant to the country, how tensions were rising, then his visit to Dallas. At that point, you see the crow's nest from where Oswald took his shots. You have a good view through the window of the street below to see what he saw. Then the rest of the exhibit covers the aftermath and the theories about what people think might have happened. Really interesting. Not sure I would need to see it more than once, but glad we did it.

Also recommend you upstairs to the 7th floor. Not much up there, but you can get a better look out the side window to the street below. Also not as crowded.

We made reservations to see the museum for 10 am on a Friday. This allowed us quick entry and is recommended as the museum is busy. The museum contains a lot of information on JFK and the assassination. Obviously, the highlight is the window where the shooting took place. Overall, it was very interesting. My only criticism is that the flow through the exhibits was a little confusing....at several points, I could decide if I was following the displays in the correct order.

It took us about 1 1/2 hrs to see everything. The parking adjacent to the building is convenient and costs $10.

This is a fantastic museum. It has a lot of information, photos, videos, and diagrams. It is really interesting to see the exact locations of this historic, yet tragic event. There is plenty of parking, a short wait, and friendly staff. There are lots of neat items in their shop too!

In my opinion, the Sixth Floor Museum was amazing. I’ve always been intrigued about JFK. To be inside that building was very surreal. There was a lot of information posted along with videos. Even after studying the events in school and writing papers on it, I still learned some things.

We went on a weekday around noon-ish and it wasn’t overly crowded. There were several people there but I didn’t feel like I had to wait long to read a board or watch a video.

The atmosphere inside was very hushed (as it should be) and solemn. I wouldn’t bring small children personally as it might be a bit boring for them. I saw some children in strollers and parents taking turns looking at the displays.

The price was decent for such a popular site. Adult tickets were $18 and youth (6-18) was $14. There is a gift shop with memorabilia available.

I was 15 years old when JFK was assassinated. I loved his speeches & the ideals he stood for & was absolutely shattered, even as a kid living in Sydney Australia, when he was murdered.

At that time I was fascinated with the space race & after his death life didn't feel the same & that's why I have always wanted to visit the depository & also Dealey Plaza to pay my respects so on our recent trip to the USA I made sure that Dallas was included in our itinerary.

The Sixth Floor Museum is well organised & certainly worth a visit with JFK memorabilia showcased & also his speeches. The " sniper's nest" is glassed off.
Like a great majority of people I also reject the lone gunman theory & so I walked the 'grassy knoll' & stood behind the fence where some witnesses said a shot was fired.

We heard the museum is quite popular so we bought our timed tickets online & it was just as well because there was a lot of people trying to buy tickets at the time we were there.

I'm so glad I included Sixth Floor Museum on our itinerary....for many reasons.

Very interesting and eerie being in the very place that such an historic act took place! Museum mainly video recordings and boards to read but very interesting experience.

First, ensure you have bought your tickets online as many people were turned away not realizing this. It was a fantastic exhibit where you walk through a winding path explaining everything about that fateful day. The view from the windows down to the street below are amazing especially the corner where the shots came from as they kept it exactly was it was then. High recommend visiting.

Finally, there is a really extensive store in the bottom worth visiting on your way out.

Parking is easy if you come early, just around building for a fee.

This museum is small but well worth visiting. Informative and educational, marking a key point in our country’s history. Not to be missed.

I expected the in-depth treatment of the lead up to, the day of, and the aftermath of the assassination. I was presently surprised by and most captivated by its overall treatment of the Kennedy presidency. The museum is worth the visit even if simply to learn of Kennedy’s time on office.

If you enjoy history, you will enjoy this exhibit. It seems to be a thorough rendition of what happened. I like how they did not tell you what to believe. They just provided the information and it was up to you to come up with your own conclusion.

Beautiful and memorable places to visit when you are around. You will learn a lot in this museum. Recommended

A great experience and a well set out museum. I would recommend 90 minutes to two hours to complete the exhibition as sometimes you do have to wait to view display boards or videos. The exhibition is well laid out allowing you to focus on areas of interest. For those that already know much of the history they can be selective and jump ahead to watch/read content that suits them. I noticed a lot of international non-English speaking visitors that were having difficulty in interpreting information trying to use smartphones to translate. Perhaps an audio tour in various languages might assist them. The gift shop had a diversity of products and was well priced. Overall a great experience.

If you are planning a visit to Dallas, you need to include a tour of The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The exhibits are well organized, very informative, and fascinating. If you have any interest in the history of the events surrounding the JFK assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, you must visit this place as well as the area around Dealey Plaza itself. Of course, perhaps the highlight of the visit is viewing the sniper's nest at the corner window - this must be done at a slight distance as the area is plexi-glassed off (you can go to the seventh floor where a documentary video is shown but also to position oneself at the corner window above that of the sniper's nest to get a good idea of the view the assassin had). Parking is very convenient adjacent to the The Sixth Floor Museum building and the rates are very reasonable. The staff are pleasant and helpful.

The museum is really good and informative. Since I have done some research into the assassination of President Kennedy, I will say there are some facts sadly lacking from the museum. For example, in the days leading up to Kennedy's arrival in Dallas, a former US Army General, Edwin Walker, created flyers calling President Kennedy a traitor. While that flyer is in the museum, no reference to Edwin Walker is associated with it. In fact, under the copy of the flyer, termed a "handbill," it states, "Investigations cleared right-wing groups of involvement in planning the assassination. This protest handbill circulated in Dallas in 1963." General Edwin Walker was forced to resign his commission in 1961 for violating the Hatch Act of 1939. President John F. Kennedy accepted his resignation, making Walker the only US general to resign during the 20th century. That seems like an important fact that should be included with that "handbill" for clarification.

This is a review of the museum store. That's as far as we got. We arrived about ten minutes before 9:00 on a quiet Saturday morning. The employee inside was just standing around. We did not knock, but she saw us at the door and ignored us. She could have let us in 10 minutes early. At 8:59 another employee came to let us in, and she stopped her from letting us in. She made her wait until exactly 9:00. As we shopped in the store, we asked where the restroom was. My son needed to go. She would not give us the code to get in the restroom. We had enough at that point and left. We were thinking about buying tickets for the museum, but because of her, we ended up going to another museum instead. If that's her attitude, someone on the front lines of the museum, we could not imagine what others are like. Incidentally, the museum had very little to buy. It was kind of sad.

An important part of history. Interesting tour that is well laid out. The staff is friend and helpful. It helps if you purchase tickets online. The 10:00 AM tour had about a 20-minute wait. Waiting until 11:00 would have been no line.

Great visit for us all to understand the history of JFK assignation in Dallas
The museum covers the story so well on the sixth floor of the building.
Certainly worth a visit

Like most Americans alive at the time of the JFK assassination, I have always been fascinated by the horrible events that transpired in Dallas that day in November 1963. To actually be inside the building where the shots were fired at the President was amazing to me. While the museum was well attended the day I was there, it's uncrowded enough that you can actually stand close to the spot where the shots were fired, with a clear sightline to the street below where the motorcade traveled. This gave me an understanding of that day's events I did not have before.

My only criticism is that the museum is quite low-tech, consisting mainly of photographs we've all seen before, accompanied by written placards that you basically stand around and read. The only somewhat innovative portion of the museum are the touch screens near the Depository windows that show the path the President's limousine traveled, and the trajectory of the shots fired. The museum itself has a "1960s" feel that I think could be updated to be even more effective. Notwithstanding this observation, I still gave the museum a 5 for its significance to our country's history, and would recommend it.

Very well organized and chronicled. Interesting history that has been preserved or replicated. Many questions remain……

Went with friends. Had to order tix online which we didn't know, so we had to come back a day later than planned. Museum seems like an afterthought and set up on the 6th floor of a working city building out of obligation. Text in some of the exhibit is outdated and racist. Cool to go but would not go back and would recommend the Holocaust and Civil Rights Museum 1000 times over if in Dallas.

This was a fantastic museum. It really taught me a lot about the JFK Assassination and was very detailed. It is a great way to spend a few hours.

There is so much information, but it's cramped into a small space. Add to that the number of people there the day we visited, I was somewhat claustrophobic in the museum. There were so many people and so little room, you couldn't take time to read and appreciate the displays.

We are history buffs and had wanted to bring our teenage son to see first hand the area. It’s worth the visit but found the general experience to be less than welcoming. The staff is not friendly, there are not bathrooms available at arrival, and the gallery can be read in about 45min.

Do yourself a favor and order your tickets online, this will save you the trouble of sitting in two separate lines. The line to purchase tickets can be just as just as long as the line to get in.

This is definitely a great museum that has a lot of information to offer about the day JFK was shot. Not only do they provide that backround, but they have also preserved the moment in time for everyone to see.
Cheers!

This was a very moving place to visit, as it is simply a moment in history that we have all been exposed to in some way. You can visit Dealy plaza and the grassy knoll for free, but pay to enter the museum (which is actually the book depository) including the view form the window that was used.

We are visiting Dallas from UK and the first thing we think of is Kennedy and the shooting. This tour gives incredible insight into before .. during and after that day in 1963 .. Great film footage .. great documentary evidence.. great photos of the time .
It’s the tour especially if you remember the day ( I was 7 but was as if it was yesterday ) Memories … Quite superb ..
Highly recommended..

Standing on the six floor of the building gives you an actual view of the date JFK was shot. There’s still a lot of facts missing that we will never know. I enjoyed the tour they gave us the facts they do have.

As an overseas visitor this gave an excellent overview of events before, during and after the JFK assassination.

It was fascinating to watch the footage while standing on the exact floor where the shots were fired from.

Excellent book and souvenir shop on the ground floor as well.

Can't really come to Dallas and not do this place.

Was really informative. But do some sort of tour before going to the museum. At some points my eyes we’re getting watery.I’m still thinking about the Assassination.

Buy your tickets before you get there. It was a nice enough place. Lots of history to read. Most of it you probably already know but it was interesting.

We finally made it to visit at real history about it for our very first time. It was excellent information to read and look many pictures about sad happening. Poor JFK! I recommend you to go visit that museum.

This museum was worth every cent and then some. They did a great job showing the events prior to the assassination and the events that followed. Well done! It was riveting! I remember well the day this happened and the announcement at my school shortly after the news broke. I have been learning about this heinous act ever since. The detail in the museum was fabulous!
Thank you very much

We purchased timed tickets online for 10:00, the first tour of the day. When we arrived we were directed to line up and this we did until the doors opened at 10:00. What happened was that just before 10:00 a couple of busloads of students were put in just in front of us. 75% of these students had no interest at all in being there and took all the seating for the video presentations and just talked to each other and ignored what was being shown. This made it difficult for us to enjoy any of it. They were everywhere we tried to go.

I paid $34 for two of us, plus $12 to park only to be very disappointed. Why not block out an hour or two for school groups and not sell tickets during that time?

Poor value and a frustrating experience that could have been much better managed.

The Sixth Floor museum explains an unfortunate event in US history. The photos and information that lead up to the actual book depository sixth floor window tell a story—-is it what really happened? Will we ever really know?
The experience would have been more enjoyable if there had been less crowds. The tickets are sold for specific times and less should be sold for each time slot.

This museum covers every aspect of that sad day in 1963, exhibits cover jfk's career, his presidency, and the kennedy family! A must see if your in Dallas!

Cool experience but not sure it’s really worth $25 plus they asked for a donation. I spent about an hour and read most of the signs. The other floor is just old film recordings. The grassy knoll part was a little sad as it did not seem well maintained and literally it still part of normal traffic pattern. A few movies and videos to watch as well.

Part of American history, visiting the museum brings you back in time of the event that shook America in the 60s. Incredible.

I have always been fascinated by JFK. We share a birthday and my very 1st book report as a kid in middle school was about him. I visited his gravesite at Arlington a few years back so visiting Dealey Plaza and the former Texas Book Depository was something that I have wanted to do for many years. Here is what I learned: I left my car parked at the DART Park and Ride near the Dallas Trade Mart. My daughter and grand daughter were attending the Dallas Reptile Expo and since I am not a fan of Danger Noodles/Nope Ropes, I took the opportunity to sight see. I downloaded the GoPass app and added $5. That was enough for two one way trips to the West End train station and back to the Market Center station. You can download the DART rail system map in PDF and save it to your device. It only took a few minutes to get to the station. From there I followed Google Maps to Dealey Plaza. The walk took me past the Old Dallas County Courthouse and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. It is a rather short walk. Once there I took in the sights and successfully avoided being sold a walking tour by a vendor. They are rather aggressive and he was not happy with my No Thank you. But I kept walking.

Buy your ticket to the museum in advance rather than stand in line. It is $23 in advance and $25 if you buy it there. You are not allowed to have food or drink when you enter the elevator. Unfortunately, I had both in my backpack. They did not search me and I didn't offer the information. Sorry guys, I have a medical condition that requires that I keep water and something to eat on me at all times. Anyways, you are lined up in groups to board the elevator to the 6th floor. Side note: The bathrooms are on the 7th floor. This is a self guided tour so if you want to use the bathroom 1st you can. Also you do not have to wait to see the exhibit. You can see it at your own pace. I suggest heading to the window 1st to beat the rush. That's what the tour guide suggested to our group. You can take photographs as long as they are non flash. There is a time line of events of that day as well as a the FBI model of Dealey Plaza. I highly suggest this museum if you are a JFK fan or just a history buff. It is a somber experience as well. At the window you are standing and seeing what the gunman saw that day.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza offers a deeply moving exploration of the events surrounding President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Located at 411 Elm Street, the museum is rich with photographs, artifacts, and multimedia displays that bring the history of the 1960s to life. Standing near the window where the fatal shots were fired is an especially powerful experience. The audio guide is recommended for additional insights. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious visitor, this museum is a must-see.

I wasn’t even born when JFK was assassinated and this place fully raised the hackles on the back of my neck. It is as morbid as it is riveting. Yeah, it’s a downright creepy place. What’s extraordinary, is that the plaza outside is preserved to look EXACTLY like what you will have envisioned it in your mind after watching all of the documentaries over your lifespan and viewing the Zapruder film. While the layout mostly involves narrative pictures and placards, there are also artifacts packed in here. The plaza outside is also a must see.

It took me 3.5 hours to tour the permanent exhibit on the infamous sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository. I read each panel, looked at every photo and watched every video. This is one of the most positive museum experiences I have ever had. The museum gives a full picture of the early 1960s in America, the JFK presidency, and his dramatic death on a Dallas street. The museum will touch your emotions and teach you a lot of history. Thankfully, the museum narrative does not promote any one explanation of JFK’s death. There is information about a number of conspiracies. On the first floor there is a tasteful gift shop with some lovely stuff: Texas souvenirs as well as Kennedy-related paraphernalia.

This is one of all of those museums that just puts up a lot of photos and adds long texts and that's it basically. For me it becomes like reading a book in an unstructured order and we the need for queuing to access each "page".

The only part when the museum tries to actually feel that you are in the same place that Oswald was when he fired the shots is at the actual corner where he shot from. They have tried to set it up to look the same as at the time of the shooting. However, the glass wall surrounding it, and the fact that it is peedectly clean makes it look very staged.

Museum is extensive even though it's basically on 1 1/2 floors. There are photos and films playing from the day it happened and afterwards.

This museum is fascinating in every way. To be in the place where such an evil act took place is astounding. The Museum offers a truly poignant development of the events of that awful day with the presentation of information and exhibits. A very unique experience that cannot be missed when visiting Dallas

After seeing a big X literally marks the spot on the street where JFK was assassinated my expectations of the museum were low.
It was a pleasant surprise to find it was so well done. Lots of information presented in a respectful and informative manner. It was like wandering through newsreel, everything was there, we just pick and chose those that were most interesting to us.
I appreciated that there was information as to why/how it was determined Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, and information supporting the view others were also involved.
There's so much information it's hard to take it all in.
We spent 90 min. there and learned a lot but still didn't review everything.

A must go if you are interested in learning about all that was going on in the US at the time of JFK’s assassination.

Wonderful museum highlights this tragedy. Must see for presidential or cold war history buffs. CIA probably did it.

Lady Ravenclaw was an excellent tour guide! Perfect amount of history and haunting! I couldn't of asked for a better tour guide

I regret wasting money on this "museum". For $30 -$60 (ticket + fee + parking) you get to see Jack Ruby's hat and walk around the sixth floor of a building.

The "museum" is filled with pictures and information you can find online. The only real artifacts are the aforementioned Ruby's hat and Oswald's wedding ring. Going here was a complete waste of time. Save your money and stay outside the building -- walk the grassy knoll, see the X spots on the street where Kennedy was shot, stand where Zaprduder made his film, look up to the window where Oswald supposedly shot. All of those items are free and a more memorable experience than the one I paid for today.

Oh, and the parking machine may or may not work. In which case, you'll have to pay $40, even though it is a flat rate lot of $10. lol. This place is a money grabbing scheme!

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a powerful and emotional experience. Standing in the very spot where history changed forever gives you chills. The exhibits do a great job of telling the story of JFK’s life, presidency, and tragic death, making it feel very real and personal. It’s a place that leaves a lasting impression, whether you’re a history enthusiast or just curious about that moment in time.

Just being able to see the supposed sniper's nest is worth the price of admission alone, but this is also a brilliantly staged museum with many fascinating and historic exhibits (Oswald's wedding ring, Jack Ruby's hat, etc.). Can't recommend it enough.

Never made it inside! In hindsight, I should have bought tickets online. I underestimated how busy it would be during eclipse weekend, what was I thinking? When I researched the museum prior to our visit, there was no indication that online tickets were required or that there were only a limited number of tickets available. I naively assumed we could just walk up and buy tickets at the museum. To the staff's credit, they did have a "sold out" sign at the entrance of the parking lot, and a staff member there to answer questions, even though the gentleman wasn't particularly helpful. There was a large crowd of disappointed visitors in the area. I don't understand why given the large demand, the museum didn't offer extended hours. They even closed on eclipse day and on the day following, as they would any ordinary week. It seems to me, they left a lot of possible revenue on the table and left a large number of people like my family disappointed. If you want to be sure you can actually get in, buy tickets ahead of time.

Place to take some pictures regarding the famous day, when Jhonn Kennedy was killed
20minutes, pictures on the street ( 3X shoots) on the street

I wouldn't consider this a museum. It has lots of pictures and information about the assignation, but nothing you can't find online. It is interesting to look out the window onto Dealey Plaza, but you have to decide if that view is worth the price of admission. Most of the interesting stuff is on the plaza and the knoll outside and that's all free. Also, the day we were there the air conditioning was broken. Perhaps that contributed to the horrible attitude of the employee pictured. One of the rudest people I have met under any circumstances.

The sixth floor museum is a good visit while in the Dallas Fort Worth area.It is sad as what happened to JFK ,but it gives you an idea as to what and where this tragedy took place.When in Dallas take the time to visit this site.

Excellent museum. If you are enthralled with the ZJFK assassination then this is a must see. Even if not, it’s worth seeing. It only takes between 1-2 hours to walk and read all the 6th flier sights and info. Afterwards walk to the grassy knoll and the spot on Elm street showing the fatal shot. The snipers perch provides a unique view. The numerous exhibits explaining the assassination but also the various political, economic, and social issues of that time are interesting.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a MUST DO if you're in town. The museum is incredible at telling the story of the assassination and showing the location of where Oswald was perched. It doesn't prescribe to the wild conspiracy theories, while also acknowledging that they exist. It's well worth a trip to see this

The mask requirements are excessive. Due to a health condition, I cannot wear a mask covering my nose, only my mouth. I was informed that I must cover my nose, and was given the option of holding it out away from my nose after explaining I couldn't breathe otherwise. While trying to comply with these regulations, numerous patrolling museum employees hounded me to cover my nose. Despite repeatedly trying to explain, it resulted in the manager coming to speak with me. I was informed I must cover my nose, or I would have to leave. I was never asked if I had a medical exemption or given any consideration. As a result, this led to my being escorted out with no refund. The manager said that I chose to leave, but if I couldn't breathe, what choice did I really have? Without exception, every employee who told me to cover my nose came well within 6 feet of me even though I tried to maintain a 6 foot distance. Just a forewarning that they are more concerned about their mask rules than you and your museum experience.

Was very interesting, learned things I never knew, like the local officials wanted an autopsy and the secret service quickly took the presidents body out of there, supposedly 3 shoots fired two hitting the president and multiple bodily injuries to the Governor traveling in the car. The photo of Jack ruby actually shooting Lee Harvey Oswald and not a single person in the photo has any type of reaction ??? Very interesting to say the least!

Wow!! This museum had it all. Massive piece of history on the 6th floor. The history in pictures and witness details was amazing.
As a family this piece of history interests all of us and how it was a museum within where the incident occurred made it more fascinating.
We booked this well in advance which would be advised due to this seemingly being one of the most visited spots in Dallas.
Parking easy next to the museum for 10$ for the day. Much cheaper than other car parks around

This is my 5th time here as I always take friends from the UK to visit, and it is still fascinating. There is so much information to read about the history of this place and what happened. Some of the exhibits change, so there is always something new to see.
No doubt I will be back again at some point.

Excellent review of the life and legacy of JFK
Videos, photos etc all help you to understand the political climate around JFK and his challenges/ accomplishment’s
The museum is in the book depository which is pro ported location of Kennedy shooter

I went with hopes of seeing several artifacts, including a letter to Caroline Kennedy that someone had told me about. I was very disappointed. The museum consists of "billboards" explaining Jack Kennedy's rise to power, his presidency and events that led up to his assassination and aftermath. The only artifacts were Oswald's wedding band, the suit worn by the officer who was with Oswald when he was shot, and cameras that were used to take photos at the assassination site. It was very eerie to look down onto Dealey Plaza and see the view that the gunman had.

Overall, I was very disappointed. Everything in the museum, you can look up on Google.

It was so somber standing near where the man who shot JFK allegedly stood. Lots of fascinating exhibits. Definitely stop!

What an amazingly detailed walk through history. Must buy tickets online and schedule a time of tour.

Beautiful photos and explanations explore National and world 3vents surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy. Look out the window onto the street sharing the same view as Lee Harvey Oswald. Many videos and artifacts from the events on display.
Be sure to save time to walk through Dealy Plaza.

Bathrooms at the start and end of tour.
No food allowed.
No place to buy food.
Small gift shop.
Easily accessible from Dallas DART West End Station.
Across from Holocaust Museum so plan to do both

Just a thick off the list of places to go see - spent about 30 mins walking around and looking at the key points of the place and the exact point Kennedy was shot.
Historic place to visit
Did not go into the museum itself.
But the walk to the museum allows you to see other historic spots in Dallas

Being of that certain age I well remember where I was when this happened. Now I’ve visited the scene . The display is well set out and takes you through JFK’s life, his shooting and the subsequent investigation. You stand near the window where he was shot from and try to be objective about the subsequent conspiracy theories.

I’m glad I went to see this. Our family spent about 1.5 hours in the building. The most interesting things were the artifacts and there weren’t a ton of them. It was also interesting to be in the building viewing the area below where the President’s car was. I would say that this is worth the stop if you’re in Dallas.

I had visited as a teen and wanted to bring my son while we were in Dallas. This is a great place to see first hand where the JFK assasination happened. The relics and memorabilia in the museum take you right back to the day. The photographs and models help you understand the terrible incident. I would recommend if this interests you or you want to see the actual place where JFK was shot.

It was GREAT Museum to visit ever in Dallas, TX. there's special show on 7th Floor... it would be great if there's Interpreters for Deaf people there.. but overall its GREAT to visit.

The museum is so interesting for anyone who has an interest in American History, especially the recreation of the infamous Lee Harvey Oswald window. The information about the cultural context of America in the 1950s is also particularly interesting and. a great way to introduce the story of the assassination.

However, as a warning to anyone wanting to go - the staff at the museum really overshadowed the experience for us, particularly one really rude lady who was positioned at the front door yelling at people for standing in the wrong place. Other families in the line were equally as shocked as we were about this, and I've since read some Google reviews which echo our experience. The guy on the museum floor looked like he was being held there against his will, and the gift shop staff were ushering people out of the door before they even had chance to buy anything.

BE AWARE face diapers required. Private company owned, entire museum set up to support Warren commission horrible job getting to the bottom of what happened that day. Lee Harvey Oswald IS the only killer and any other option are only a "conspiracy". I should have spent my money elsewhere.

Well organized and poignant museum celebrating the life of JFK and telling the story of the tragic events that occurred on November 22, 1963. It is located on the 6th floor of the former Texas Book Depository from where assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was perched and fired the shots killing President Kennedy. That area of the museum is left as it looked in 1963 and is behind a glass partition. It was pretty eerie standing so close to the site where the gunman stood and knowing the impact this had in changing history. I thought the museum did a good job handling the controversy regarding whether Oswald was the lone gunman or whether there was a second shot from the grassy knoll. An entire section of the museum is dedicated to this, and it leaves the question unanswered allowing everyone to make up their own mind based on the facts known. Make sure you prebook tickets in advance from their website. Parking is right next door in the Elm Street lot and costs $10. You should also include time to wander around Dealy Plaza and the Grassy Knoll. There is an audio tour that is available from the museum that describes this area.

They have done a really wonderful job documenting this day in history and the days following. Both still pictures and video as well as murals depicting that day and the decision making that had to take place very quickly after the event.

Perfectly documented visit to this museum where the action of what remains one of the major events in the political history of the 20th century took place.

The space from which Oswald would have shot remained in its juice. We have the impression that we are going to relive the scene... with the same doubts about the reality of how the events unfolded...

Pre booked from UK, very easy via website. Essential to pre book as fully booked when we got there. Recommend first slot of the day as became very busy later on.
Very interesting and informative.
A young member of our party had very little knowledge of JFK and was captivated by the story and historical narrative, all of us were very moved.

Some friends suggested I visit during a recent business trip to Dallas, and I was surprised at how much history is packed into this museum. The history of the events before, during, and after JFK's assassination is respectfully presented. The main exhibit hall (6th floor) can easily be viewed in 1-2 hours, depending on how many of the photo captions you read and how many of the videos you watch.

Open until 5 pm. No new tours after 4:15 pm. That is what the sign said when we visited. It is estimated that it takes 90 minutes to visit. Our visit was just slightly over that. However, we didn't spend much time on the 7th floor viewing the special exhibit. If you plan to do that, I'd allow another 30 minutes.

What an informative exhibit! Easy to walk in, purchase tickets and meander through history. Love the set up which allows larger crowds without feeling rushed. Great to explore prior to the grassy knoll to know what you are looking at.

The museum does a nice job of explaining the assassination of JFK as well as what was happening at the time. Unfortunately, the exhibits are not marked so you don't know where to start and go next. This made the lack of flow hard to follow the timeline. Simply putting numbers or arrows would greatly improve the experience.
The exhibits seemed to be neutral in outlining the event. The information about Lee Harvey Oswald's story was certainly compelling to consider.
Be sure to purchase your timed entry tickets ahead of time. Paid parking is right in front of the museum. The museum is a bit confusing but still worth a visit.

It was a great visit checking out the 6th floor museum at Dealey Plaza. It is a definitely must visit if you're visiting Dallas. Tons of History to read through.

Being a JFK Assassination buff I was most excited to see this, however as with everything we visited in Dallas during the time following the 2024 eclipse, it was extremely crowded. You had to wait quite a while to get to see the exhibits, but if you were patient, you could eventually get around. Toward the end of the day the crowd thinned out a bit, but at the beginning of the tour, it was just uncomfortably crowded.
The exhibits were well done and having read the book, Case Closed by Gerald Posner, I was already in the single LHO assassin camp, and seeing how easy the shot was from the 6th Floor window for a Marine marksman with a telescope, it left no doubt in my mind that LHO made the shot. Just interesting for me to be in such a place.

A must see exhibit. The step by step progression through the events of that day. Then the reconstruction of the scene along with the FBI model used were very interesting. Video footage on the 7th floor was very informative.

I was upset I didn’t know you had to buy tickets online. I had to do this museum on Wednesday because I was only in town a few days and they were closed Monday and Tuesday. I was almost late for a flight and missed out on lunch with a friend. So don’t make my mistake and get your tickets online ahead of time!!!

Iconic building which is easy to find, very clean and well kept. Tickets booked online are cheaper although at $22 for an adult, given the relatively modest size of the exhibit, they are a bit overpriced. Although small, the museum is well-presented with high quality information but would benefit from a more prescribed layout and direction. Sometimes the 7th floor has additional exhibits too which is nice.

Hmmm, history is so important…but when telling a story that’s been excessively told before, a new angle is needed; a new brief; an alternative view; or just simply something that nails it all to the very highest standard of historic presentation - this museum (it’s not a museum, it’s a show/tell of JFKs life) fails.
Ultimately It’s too full of visitors - when so much content is provided in graphic panels which has to be read, the more visitors they cram in the less you can actually read due to the throng of bodies. That said, everything presented in those reading graphics has been said before. Aside ‘the view’ there’s really little on offer here. This should a $5 donation entry, it’s not worth more.

This museum was great. It has everything you need to know about a great president John F Kennedy and his unfortunate ending. Give yourself time to be able to read and see all the pictures and videos

The history about JFK the place he got shot you have to vist this place you you won't regrets this .

The museum does a fine job of covering the timeline of JFK's life. The only drawback is that you are given a timed ticket and they make you cue up outside even in the extreme heat.

The museum itself was informative and I was able to learn a lot of JFK, but the staff were not respectful, which damped the experience for me a bit.

Really Great Museum. It is surreal to visit this historical site. Very well run with a ton of historical information, plus all the most popular conspiracy theories on the assassination of JFK.

The museum was just okay… lots of things to read and a lot of people crammed on top of each other trying to read each sign. I felt like I was always in someone’s way. Very informative though.

I also didn’t feel like there was a good flow to the museum. Sometimes I wasn’t sure which way to go next.

Do not buy the City Pass to come here unless you can get here a couple of days early to get a reservation time at the ticket office. It sells out a couple of days early on the weekend.

Information is repetitive. Not in order of events. Confusing cubicle sections. You go one way and then have to back track because you missed something.

Anyone that has studied JFK will probably be disappointed. If you know little to nothing, you probably will learn lots of information. Many live displays and theaters have been turned off because of COVID. Only let limited amount people in which is real nice. Still plenty of folks in there.

It is was great to see all the places I have seen footage of all my life. I can see why folks hate it and why they think it’s great. My advice is if you don’t like to read, save your money. Most all displays have to be read. It is a muesum. It is set up as a muesum. Don’t expect anything else. Lots of reading.

It was a great experience. We learned a lot about the political environment of the “60’s” and also about the position of JF Kennedy. The pictures, movies and location are impressive!

Having lived through the JFK Assassination and intently watching all the TV coverage, it was very moving and informative to actually see the 6th Floor of the old Texas Book Depository. Learned a lot and had my thinking on what actually happened changed forever!!!

This is not a museum. There is very little in the way of artefacts, interactive or otherwise, relating to the assassination of JFK.

Rather it’s a historic site that allows visitors to see where JFK’s assassination took place. That is its true significance and that’s why it’s worthy of a visit.

The “museum” covers the sociopolitical situation in the USA around the time of JFK’s presidency, his election, popularity, travels to Texas, the shooting itself, and the aftermath including the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald and the Commissions set up to investigate the shooting.

It’s a history lesson conveyed by way of storyboards, pictures, some TV and audio reels and that’s really about it.

At $18 per person it’s not cheap. It’s also frustrating that you’re asked to make another donation over and above the admission fee.

Personally I’d suggest saving the money and spending time in Dealey Plaza itself.

Really interesting museum! I didn’t know much about the JFK assassination before coming and I learned a ton. It’s also very somber to see the actual area where the assassination occurred. When I’m Dallas it’s a must see!

If you are into history, this is a must see, even if you only explore outside and don't visit the museum itself. The site of the shooting is clearly marked in the roadway and the location of the gun is visible from outside, up in the window. The memorial to JFK is about a 5 minute walk away as well. Plan tickets ahead of time at the museum - we weren't aware there were reservation times so we had to mill around for about 30 minutes. The second floor of the exhibition was closed when we visited, which was a letdown as we were not aware until we had completed the first floor. There was a noticeable lack of actual artifacts, the museum more so relies on its location as the building where events took place. Nonetheless, it was high on our list and a cool experience.

This museum is easy to access, with an adjacent pay to utilize parking lot. There is a chronological walk through the building showcasing the events leading up to the assassination of President Kennedy. Reels of historic film footage play alongside exhibits. After touring museum you can walk out to Dealey Plaza and there is an 'X" to mark the location of the President's motorcade when he was struck. A somber piece of history.

My wife and I heard about the museum and really wanted to go. We read a review that bad mouthed the employees, but decided to visit the museum anyway. I don’t understand that review because we found the employees to be helpful, friendly, and kind. The museum was awesome, informative, and very well organized. And the employees only added to our great experience. When in Dallas, I highly recommend a visit to the Sixth Floor

Moves along only as fast as the slowest reader. Great information but confusing flow. Lots of reading…would be much better as an audio tour.

One of the main reasons we visited Dallas and I didn’t really know what to expect. We booked to arrive at 2:30 thinking this would be enough time and for the main section it was, but there was a further area with video which we only managed to watch part of before it all closed.

It is giving the tail of what is alleged to have happened, although still has a number of questions and leaves many conspiracy theory doors open. I am not convinced it is the true story but certainly is plausible.

I would love to go back again now I’ve had time to think about what was said and the layout. There has been a recent news story from a secret service agent after 60 years which brings some doubt on the lone shooter theory and this may not be the end of the story

Well worth a few hours visit

The staff except for the man at the information desk were very rude and unhelpful.
We actually decided not to take the tour after dealing with them. We took the trolley ride werevery happy with that decision.

Very cool pace to see. They could have used better organization during the entrance and paymen process. We got there right at 10 when they opened and there was already a line. This museum has a lot of information about the Kennedy family and their legacy, not just the assassination of JFK. Don't forget to walk outside afterward to see the grassy knoll in person.

Great museum that covers many aspects of the JFK assassination, even discussing the role the CIA probably played in it.

very in formative- good place to take children to learn about this time and what happen. Its set up very well-handles a lot of people at one time very well. Enjoyed learning and reading about it even if I lived then as an adult during this time.
Worth the trip to see-Parking is very good

In all fairness you are visiting a place where someone was executed. It is interesting to read the information and always unbelievable when you think about the people who were there and what Jackie went through. I loved taking my kids so they could learn more about history. I would definitely recommend it for people who want to educate themselves.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a detailed review of the assassination of JFK and the investigations that followed. It recreates the setting from which Oswald perched to shoot the president and displays the weapon used. Several videos and displays survey the Kennedy election and presidency and the events that led up to the shooting. They even cover the more prominent conspiracy theories about the assassination. Overall a very worthwhile visit and we give it four clams on the Coveted Five Quahog Rating Scale.

We cannot say enough about this museum. It is very informative and is easy for those with a walking disability like I have. I highly recommend this if your in Dallas and want to see first hand where history was made in 1963.

An engaging hour or so; easy to find and park and at the end of it I know more about the JFK assassination than I did beforehand…
…afterwards a walk on the grassy knoll and the road where JFK was being driven when shot all made more sense.

Good museum, well set out, interesting content with about the right depth and breadth (for me at least)

Excellent presentation of the build up to that day, the way the day unfolded and the aftermath. Great presentation style and manageable in less than 2 hours

Getting to the museum was easy, the staff directs you to the ticket office in case you have not bought them online, from there take the elevator to the 6th floor

The exhibit was well done. Interesting look at an important event in our history. Spent about an hour going through.

It’s a mandatory place to visit!! The place are full of a lot of history, details, news and evidences about how happened the JFK murder

For tourists who know little or nothing about the assassination of the century, this is a good introduction.

For "JFK truth seekers" looking for answers, backgrounds, the discrepancy of official report and alternative theories on who killed the presidents, this museum is a disappointment!

e.g. one of the strongest argument for a second shot /assassin/conspiracy is the famous Zapruder, but the sequence of the final shot is not shown in the museum.

There are displays, pictures and videos from Kennedys presidency and many other exhibits, but the Zapruder video stopps exactly before the second shot.

"Alternative theories" are presented on a few charts, but only aside.

The snipers nest is not accessible, the important 5th floor is not acessible at all.

If you come here with the impression that the official version blindly follows the official version, this impression is confirmed.

I was really annoyed that I didn’t know ahead of time you had to buy your tickets online for timed entry. Luckily we could still get in after a long wait. Haven’t even been in there yet and I’m sure it will be worth it. Seems like a little more info would have been helpful. Dealey Plaza is beautiful and it was exciting to walk in a place where history happened.

Excellent museum about a bone chilling day in Dallas. Looking out the window to see the triple underpass is very eerie! Recommend highly

You will not have access to the window from where the shots were fired which is limits the perspective of this historical event (that is the all point to visit this museum). Wish we skipped the museum and just visited the outside spot of this historical tragedy. Everything in that museum is printed material to read which is easily available on internet. Most of things in this museum has little to nothing to do with JFK. It is a sadly overpriced place. You will be disappointed.

I toured this when I was about 14/15 and remembered bits and pieces, but as an adult who loves history, this is a great tour that I'll definitely remember. Seeing the video clips and hearing the voices over the speakers as they were listened to over 50 years ago is amazing. Great staff as well!

A very in depth display of the assassination, the lead up and the aftermath of the event. A computerised simulation shows the route of the car and positioning when the shooting took place.

Very interesting museum. Well worth the trip. Give yourself plenty of time to read all the displays, and to walk around outside. It was $25 per person to get into the museum.

Parking is next to the building (USD 10)
Some "JFK trolley tours" depart from one of the adjacent streets of the building
Museum occupies whole 6th floor and there is also additional exhibits on upper floor plus gift shop at ground floor
Straightforward exhibit focusing on Nov 22, 1963 in Dallas
Most importantly you will realize Dealey Plaza is a small area and firing the shots from an elevated position (6th floor window) with a rifle with a scope was not difficult
JFK was an easy target to be hit

A must see for history buffs. Let’s you see things from a different perspective with so much information. When in Dallas be sure to see this special piece of our history.

A must-see if you visit Dallas. This museum covers the life and legacy of JFK as well as the events of the fateful day in November 1963. There is a lot of information to read and videos to watch. It is very comprehensive and all done very respectfully. We also downloaded the guided walk outside, which added to the experience. I highly recommend a visit.

On a hot Dallas day after taking a wonderful tour of the parade route and seeing where Oswald lived and what he did after the shooting, we ended up back at the Museum. I say it was a highlight of my brief stay in Dallas. The museum is full of articles, photos, history and movies and clips of the JFK Presidency and his last day of life in Dallas. Besides being able to see the room and window it happended, the most moving things were all the tributes international dignataries left for him. It is truly a must stop!

If you know anything about the Kennedy assassination then you will appreciate the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. A couple of things in advance. Order your tickets online and pick the day and time you want to visit. If not, you may be turned away at the door. Second if you want close parking next to the museum, go early. These are mostly on a first come, first serve basis except for a special area.
When your time comes, present your printed ticket or phone. You will be guided to the elevator and sent to the fifth floor. This has a lot of history. Visit the website to determine if you want to rent the automated program. It may take at least 60 to 90 minutes to cover the floor. Next you will ascend to the top floor. Expect to be there 45 – 70 minutes. From this floor you can see the street below and the two X’s marking the shots at Kennedy.
After exiting the building you can walk around the Delany Plaza and see things from the ground level. If you desire you may walk into parts of downtown Dallas.

A lot of information surrounding a singular event that occurred in Dallas.

The lines are long, there is a lot to read, and the lines move at the pace of the slowest reader.

This is promoted well across the city, and I had heard good things about it. I did not find it that interesting.

What an experience I just got here..
It is a lifetime experience, trust me you should visit the same and experience the history.

Please reserve your ticket inside for smooth walkin.

You will go through the entire journey of Mr.Kennedy from his childhood for being Mr. PRESIDENT.

They have movie room too where you can watch all his video and conspiracy theories about the assassination.

A remarkably interesting museum and much more than I expected. It has a nice history of the Kennedy presidency and two crisis that defined his term in office, the Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibits showed a great timeline of the events in Dallas, including Oswald's arrest and his murder, and seeing the location in person helped me to better understand the events of the day. They even went into some of the conspiracies theories.

The museum is located at Dealey Plaza within the former School Book Depositary building. In 1963 it was the crime scene for the assassination of President Kennedy.
It is a very good museum with several interesting exhibits and good information about this period in time, which was truly historic.
We visited on a busy day with many guests, and obviously covid-19 regulations make things more difficult. Visiting from Europe, we did find it a bit annoying that it only seems possible to buy tickets on line and not at the museum, especially for tourists with no local sim card.
The museum has a large gift shop with several great books.

WOW is how I feel. I have visited many sites that have Historical value, this being another one. This has been on my Living List for some time. The layout along with the presentation is very good. You can buy tickets online or in the slower times right at the Museum. There is a parking lot close by for a fee.

Had potential, but destroyed the moment. The museum itself was informative, but the museum employees and admission staff have a lot to be desired. We were met at the door of the museum and asked about our friends service animal and after answering the questions appropriately, we initially were refused entry. Asked for a supervisor and answered the same questions a second time and showing documentation that the service animal was indeed a certified service animal for ptsd, we were told that ptsd is not covered under Ada. We then asked to see another supervisor who came and told us that they had a right to ask specific questions and was told we did not answer them appropriately.

On the doors of the museum, clearly marked service animals allowed and additionally in the gift shop had a sign to support disabled vets in purchasing a JFK hat.

Totally discounted us as people and they definitely need to re educate the staff in proper etiquette in handling this type of situation. The $76 entrance fee was a waste for us after the fact that we could not enjoy this event.

I would not recommend this place to anyone!

This is an excellent if not somber museum. They have a nice mix of period items and multimedia, and of course you also need to explore the outside on your own.

It’s a must if you are interested in the JFK story, all the information is here to see , still got the shooters view from the window, bucket list , ticked

A Truly historic spot. There are plenty of artifacts, photos, diorama, film and items related to the JFK assassination. We got to look down from near Oswald's perch, walked on the Grassy knoll and watched the Zapruder film. To those of us of a certain age there is an emotional response. It is a little pricey with parking an additional $10.

This was a very informative and interesting museum. One still wonders about how things happened with Lee Harvey Oswald..seems like he had help. But I guess we’ll never know. Great job on setting everything in place to see firsthand.

Excellent museum. Found the audio tour captivating, like Kennedy himself. Well worth a visit whilst in Dallas. Definitely recommend.

I've been to this museum twice and I've had a blast both times.

This self guided tour of the Book Depository is where Lee Harvey Oswald perched to assassinate President John F Kennedy. All the exhibits and displays were informative and in chronological order which made for an entertaining experience.
You learned about President Kennedy, his family and his journey to becoming President of the United States. Shortly after, is the detailed narrative of what occurred prior, up to and after the unfortunate assassination.
The forensics video breakdown and the miniature scaled model of Dealey Plaza were my favorite parts of this Museum.

This is a definite must visit if in the Dallas area. I'd schedule about 1.5-2 hours to tour and explore the museum to take it all in. At the end, there's a pretty cool gift shop to pick up some souvenirs. Enjoy!

This was a really cool way to repurpose the building, the site of such tragedy, and reuse it for such a fine educational tool. The seventh floor of the building had an incredible exhibit, ‘Colorful Memories: November 22 Through a Child’s Eyes.’ The children’s art was so impactful. It’s quite breathtaking to grasp how average, everyday children absorbed the events of the tragedy and see how they portrayed that into art. The sixth-floor history exhibit was really well done and it was cool to be able to walk right outside to the plaza and grassy knoll. It was sobering to stand on the sixth floor, right in front of that window and know that you were in the exact place where the world shifted on November 22, 1963.

I didn't read all the information boards as there was a lot to try and take in and parts felt like the museum was desperately trying to prove that Lee Harvey Oswald did it and did it alone and was focusing the evidence to meet that narrative. However, that aside, I thought the museum did a good job what with the scale model reconstruction (and long pieces of string - that's some set of shots by Mr Oswald!), the info videos taking you through the events, the fact they had Lee Harvey Oswald's wedding ring on display (made in Russia = guilty!) and that they had kept the window area pretty well as it was back then with the stacks of bxes of books.
The notorious window was blocked off with that area behing glass, but I found you could still get a phto shot down the gap and thus a view out to the road and you could also see where LHO must have been standing. It was all quite spine-tingling actually to think that you were so close to the spot.
I also liked that there were many old photographs showing where the motorcade was in relation to the road below so you could look out the window and gauge things for yourself (although there are trees blocking part of the line of sight now).
Definitely one of the better museums I have been to and really captures the history of this spot.
Note - no real need to go to the 7th Floor as only an old airline sign from Jackie's flight home up there.
Note 2 - the gift shop is rubbish. Just JFK books that you could get elsewhere cheaper and one design of t-shirt.

So if you are looking for any new info this is not the place to go. Mostly just a rehash of all the stuff you already know if you ever even heard of President Kennedy. It was cool to see Dealy Plaza from that vantage point. There is no doubt it has a great sight line to the moving cars. You also realize any car moving away from you would be a hard shot for a sharpshooter. Thanks for proving Oswald coulda never acted alone if at all?

A most interesting and original museum. Great building, and you get the feeling of being there, in the room at the time.
Crosses on the road visible from the windows tell a somber tail, and walk down and stand looking up.

If you love history, this is a great place to go. The exhibits were very informative, with lots of information I had never heard before. Great being able to see the actual area Oswald was at when he fired the shots. all exhibits were also done with great care, and were not trying to have the shock factor of showing grizzly photos .

Amazing to see this unknown history of JFK. Lots of quality readings. I spent 3 hours inside. Definitely buy your tickets in advance.

We were able to take a few hours away from conference to visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to learn about the historical tragic day of JFK's assassination. Excellent Museum. Highly recommend to purchase your tickets on line to guarantee your admission.

For those who have seen the films or documentaries this is must and doesn't disappoint. Book on line and entry is easy. A lift takes you to the 6th floor and the story begins with displays and a wealth of information for you to decide if it was a conspiracy..... brilliant and thought provoking

We are both keen historians and visit historic sites museums and fortifications across Europe and US. Even though we were looking forward to visiting this historic site we both came away disappointed. Interpretation panels are poor and dated. You can get much more info by watching the many detailed documentaries on line. We thought this would be improved by looking at the authenticated artefacts. Problem is there are none in display. Only saving grace was the original Ruby suit and Zapruda camera. Otherwise the museum is very poor

This is a legendary place and the legacy of JFK is shared memorably. It was a moving experience. Some of the displays and images are seared in my mind the same way people who were alive the day JFK was assassinated can recall exactly where they were.
The gift shop is also great!
My wife and I will definitely visit again when we return to Dallas TX.

Having visited Dallas for 20 years and walking around Dealey Plaza numerous times, I finally stopped in the museum. I had general knowledge of the assassination, but wanted a more personal experience of the site. I concur with many critical feedback stated: the museum is pricey when parking is added; most displays are boards with reading and the lines of visitors to read pile up; an old style of museum with no interactive displays; the video shown is almost archaic, very flat; no place to rest if you have foot problems (until the end); staff were cranky - ticket clerk had zero social skills; the info on conspiracy theories could be enhanced given the persisting speculation. On the positive side, there is a good recreation of where Oswald was and there is an encompassing 3D reconstruction video. Also not to be missed are the teletype messages to/from news reporters to get off the wire so this news could have exclusive priority - you could feel the frustration of reporters with “get off the line!!” If you are in Dallas, it is a shame to miss, but when visiting realize in advance its ordinariness.